Region XII is offering travel grants for the 2019 NAFSA Regional Conference in Pasadena, CA. These grants are open to NAFSA members and non-members. Preference will be given to NAFSA members. Funds for the travel grants will be disbursed after the conference upon submission of receipts for travel.

Deadline: September 13, 2019

Open to NAFSA Region XII members and non-members who plan to attend the 2019 NAFSA Regional Conference.

The NAFSA Region XII Travel Grants are distributed in the form of reimbursements for attendee expenses that may include: conference registration, 1/2 double-room rate, meals, and transportation.

Award amounts will be determined by the District Team from the District where the applicant works and resides in Region XII.

1. Attend the full conference.

2. Travel by the most economical means available.

3. Include expenses for only 1/2 the double-room rate.

4. Submit a Travel Grant Reimbursement Claim, post conference, including receipts for all expenditures (meal receipts not required), to the Region XII Business Manager for recipient’s reimbursement by the December 10, 2019 deadline, no exceptions.

1. Travel Grant Application (this form)

2. Region XII Travel Grant Financial Worksheet (included in the grant announcement)

Download the worksheet: Region XII Travel Grant Financial Worksheet

3. Statement of Objectives - this statement should highlight the nature of your work in international 
education and what you hope to achieve by participating in the regional conference

4. Letter of Recommendation - provide a letter from your supervisor, program coordinator or student 
advisor, which includes his/her support of your attendance at the conference as well as your contribution to international educational exchange at your institution/organization. The letter must also indicate any financial support that your institution or organization is providing

Your application will be reviewed by the Region XII Distict Team from your District (Hawai'i/Pacific Islands, Nevada, Northern California or Southern California). Each submitted application will be sent to the Chair of each District.

Applications will be reviewed for individual’s financial need and professional development goals, as well as applicant’s commitment to giving back to Region XII.

District Chairs will notify award recipients via e-mail by: September 31, 2019

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